His latest release 'Independence' was written and produced by both Clive Farrington and Jon Brooks. They released it on their own record label Tough Monkey Records (TMR) via AWAL (Kobalt Music Publishing).
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Clive Farrington Lyrics
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Strange times, I've had enough of strange times
I wish that we could go back again
The day we thought that love would not end
We were brave then, never fearing no one
Our lives were somehow caught in a trap
Forever were the feelings on tap
Chorus
Now you talk of freedom
And I can't stop hurting
You can't stop talking
You'll not stop me walking
I shout to the mountain
Never again, no no....
Now I see you walking
And I stand here helpless
Forsaking my feelings
Traversing the ceilings
I shout to the mountain
Never again
Again!
Verse 2
Warning signs, I should have read between the lines
Living through this heartache and pain
I swear I'll never do this again
Impossible, our lives became intolerable
Walking through the fire became
The scars to make these feelings remain
Chorus
Now you talk of freedom
And I can't stop hurting
You can't stop talking
You'll not stop me walking
I shout to the mountain
Never again, no no....
Now I see you walking
And I stand here helpless
Forsaking my feelings
Traversing the ceilings
I shout to the mountain
Never again
Again!
Instrumental
Never again, I shout to the mountain
Aww, I shout to the mountain
Mmm yeah, never again
Chorus
Now you talk of freedom
And I can't stop hurting
You can't stop talking
You'll not stop me walking
I shout to the mountain
Never again, no no....
Now I see you walking
And I stand here helpless
Forsaking my feelings
Traversing the ceilings
I shout to the mountain
Never again
Never Again!
The lyrics to Clive Farrington's song "Mountain" portray a sense of longing and regret for a past love. In the verses, the singer reflects on "strange times" and yearns for a return to a time when love seemed eternal. The line "Our lives were somehow caught in a trap" suggests that their relationship may have felt stagnant or stifling. They reminisce about a time when they were fearless and brave, but now they find themselves trapped in a cycle of pain and hurt.
The chorus reveals the singer's struggle with their ex-partner. The mention of "freedom" suggests that the other person may have moved on and found happiness, while the singer is still hurting. The repetition of "never again" emphasizes their determination to not repeat the same mistakes and endure the same heartache. The line "Now I see you walking, and I stand here helpless" depicts a feeling of powerlessness and acceptance that their former lover has moved on.
The song might be interpreted as a reflection on the complexities of love and relationships. It explores the pain of heartbreak and the desire for freedom and emotional healing. The mountain symbolizes a barrier or obstacle that the singer shouts to, perhaps as a way to release their emotions and find solace in the face of their past.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange times, I've had enough of strange times
I am tired and fed up with the difficult and unpredictable moments in my life
I wish that we could go back again
I long for the past when things were better between us
The day we thought that love would not end
There was a time when we believed our love would last forever
We were brave then, never fearing no one
In the past, we were courageous and unafraid of anyone or anything
Our lives were somehow caught in a trap
We found ourselves trapped in a difficult situation
Forever were the feelings on tap
Our emotions were always accessible and present
Warning signs, I should have read between the lines
I should have noticed the signs and clues that indicated trouble
Living through this heartache and pain
Enduring the emotional turmoil and suffering
I swear I'll never do this again
I promise myself that I will never experience this pain again
Impossible, our lives became intolerable
Our lives turned into something unbearable and unmanageable
Walking through the fire became
Enduring extreme difficulties and challenges
The scars to make these feelings remain
The emotional wounds are a reminder of these lingering feelings
Now you talk of freedom
You speak of liberation and independence
And I can't stop hurting
But I am still in pain and struggling to move on
You can't stop talking
You continue to express yourself without restraint
You'll not stop me walking
But your words will not prevent me from moving forward
I shout to the mountain
I express my frustrations and emotions to the world
Now I see you walking
Now I witness you moving on with your life
And I stand here helpless
And I feel powerless and unable to change the situation
Forsaking my feelings
Abandoning my own emotions and needs
Traversing the ceilings
Attempting to overcome the obstacles and limitations
Never again, I shout to the mountain
I vow to never allow this to happen again, and I voice it to the world
Never again
Never again will I endure this pain
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jonathan Mark Brooks, Clive Farrington
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@mssassie2
Beautiful song!! I'm going through a breakup and I want to shout to the mountain!!
@jaxsonmadison8831
Cool
@mysonruns
Love This! Sounds like an 80's group I loved. Their name escapes me.
@mysonruns
I thought so. his voice is so unique.
@FunCamMUSIC
great song
@JonBrooksComposer
Cheers!
@mysonruns
I'm impressed you got to work with him. The 80's were my Jam. I was young, just starting my first real job. Fun memories.
@JonBrooksComposer
I'm impressed you noticed. I will be sure to let him know. He'll be really glad to know this too. ;-)
@JonBrooksComposer
Thanks Gloria. I'm so sorry to hear you're going through a difficult time at the moment. I hope you manage to resolve things swiftly. Keep positive and be kind to yourself. ;-)
@JonBrooksComposer
Thanks Jaxson! :-)